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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 408.31 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 408.31 and 225.88 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 408.31 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/408.31 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 408.31 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 92,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,229.06/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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